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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

T16 DKDMOT history

T16 DKD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
117,024 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DKD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DKD was last recorded at 117,024 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 5,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
111,683 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,341 miles
Average per year
5,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,024 miles
  • 2024 – 111,683 miles
  • 2023 – 107,226 miles
  • 2022 – 103,027 miles
  • 2021 – 97,329 miles
  • 2020 – 92,971 miles
  • 2019 – 87,295 miles
  • 2018 – 82,822 miles
  • 2017 – 78,272 miles
  • 2016 – 72,577 miles
  • 2015 – 63,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,024 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,024 miles (+5,341)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    449087882721
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass111,683 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,683 miles
    Test number
    508541525247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,226 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,226 miles
    Test number
    646130494928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    440176769211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail103,027 miles (+5,698)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,027 miles
    Test number
    607258666462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,329 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,329 miles
    Test number
    873158063063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,971 miles (+5,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,971 miles
    Test number
    632147189809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear dog belt removed and seat covers disturbed to inspect seat belts

  8. Pass87,295 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,295 miles
    Test number
    950579498628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,822 miles (+4,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,822 miles
    Test number
    273837825807
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn beyond legal limits on inner edges

  10. Pass78,272 miles (+5,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,272 miles
    Test number
    747681583687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass72,577 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    526993644662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    689379885043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 DKD

Does T16 DKD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 DKD is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 DKD?
The MOT on T16 DKD is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 DKD done?
T16 DKD was recorded at 117,024 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
Has T16 DKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DKD has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T16 DKD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T16 DKD find?
T16 DKD passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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